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DRUG THERAPY OF GLAUCOMA Muscаrinic (M3) Agоnists Exаmple: Pilоcаrpine Mechanism M3 stimulatiоn → ↑ AH outflow Miosis → opens canal of Schlemm Ciliary contraction → ↑ trabecular meshwork pores Key Features Miosis: 10–30 min IOP reduction: ~1 hour Duration: 4–14 hours Uses Acute angle-closure glaucoma (adjunct) Induce miosis during surgery Adverse Effects Eye irritation Lacrimation Blurred vision Osmotic Diuretics Example: Mannitol Mechanism ↑ Plasma osmolarity → draws fluid from eye→ ↓ AH production → ↓ IOP Key Features IV only Onset: 15–30 minutes Duration: 1–6 hours Uses Emergency ↓ IOP Hyphema Adverse Effects Diuresis Electrolyte imbalance (↓ Na⁺, K⁺, etc.) Contraindications Anuria Severe dehydration/hypovolemia Prostaglandin F₂α Analogs Examples: Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Travoprost, Tafluprost Mechanism Activate PG receptors in ciliary muscle→ ↑ MMPs → ECM breakdown→ ↑ AH outflow → ↓ IOP Key Features Onset: ~4 hours Duration: ~24 hours Uses First-line for open-angle glaucoma Cosmetic: ↑ eyelash growth Adverse Effects Eye irritation Iris pigmentation (permanent) Eyelash growth α₂-Agonists Examples: Brimonidine, Apraclonidine Mechanism Short-term: ↓ AH production (ciliary epithelium) Long-term: ↑ AH outflow (ciliary muscle) Key Differences Brimonidine: crosses BBB → CNS effects Apraclonidine: does NOT cross BBB Key Features Onset: ~1 hour Duration: ~12 hours Uses Open-angle glaucoma Closed-angle glaucoma Adverse Effects Local: irritation, redness Systemic: Dry mouth Postural hypotension Brimonidine-specific: CNS depression, sedation, apnea Contraindicated in children
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Whаt best describes mаteriаls used first by Neоlithic artists fоr their sculptures?
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